I do this a lot, lol
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Official PCF Whisk(e)y Thread (79 Viewers)
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Billy Baroo
Full House
Still a favorite that’s reasonably accessible…here’s hoping it stays that way,
Mine is getting low, but I have a SELECT to take its place....REALLY looking forward to that one because the Reserve is fantastic!
Alright PCF Whiskey brain trust. My new bosses, bosses, boss is a fan of the brown goodness. We had some bonding over a few glasses of Lagavulin 16 a few weeks back and I'd like to continue to have that in when he is in town. Having some alcohol at/near your desk isn't an issue where I work but I don't want to move a shelf of Whiskey over to the office. I'd like a staple of major types without going overboard.
Aside from the Lagavulin 16, what are your suggestions for stocking my limited bar?
Aside from the Lagavulin 16, what are your suggestions for stocking my limited bar?
Considering many of us have 50-100 open bottles on the shelf at any given time, you may have to define "without going overboard ".....
I think I'd shoot to have between 4 and 8 bottles in your stash. 4 bottles of scotch (maybe 2 islays, 2 highlands/speyside), 2 bourbons, a rye and something else like an irish/canadian/american whiskey. Within those, you want a mix of stronger/cask strength and smoother offerings.
If you want nice bottles without going $100+ a bottle, I personally would add:
- Oban 14
- Balvenie doublewood
- Ardbeg or Laphroaig cask strength
- Elijah Craig Barrel Proof
- Old Forster 1920/1910 or Blantons
- Willett 4 year rye
- Tullamore Dew 12 or Red Breast Cask strength / 15 year
Yeah, I'm a 'at least one bottle from each distillery on islay isn't too much... right?' kinda guy so I'm trying to pull it in a bit.
That's a good list.
The way I look at it, you want a bottle or two of easy sippers that your casual drinker will recognize and enjoy (ie Blantons/Balvenie), a couple for the bourbon enthusiast (ECBP/willett) and a few for the scotch enthusiast. And then if you really want to impress a client, maybe add 1 higher end bottle of each, like a Stagg Jr and an older scotch (Glendronach 18/21 or equivalent Islay) .
gopherblue
Straight Flush
Scored a Blanton’s at retail in Brooklyn, which is like saying I hit two consecutive holes-in-one at golf—it’s possible, sure, but never ever happens. I thought I was taking crazy pills.
My sister and BIL will enjoy it as a gift—as a thank you for their shlepping 4 bottles of OWA to me over Thanksgiving when they drive in from Ohio.
My sister and BIL will enjoy it as a gift—as a thank you for their shlepping 4 bottles of OWA to me over Thanksgiving when they drive in from Ohio.
FDLmold
Royal Flush
I thought I was a little crazy with 3 Barrell Seagrass. Guess not.
jesus dude, diversify!
detroitdad
Royal Flush
I'm slightly aroused. Just sayin
All I can see are samples that need to be drunk.
detroitdad
Royal Flush
All I can see are bottles that need to be drunk.
fyp
Grabbed this at msrp yesterday and cracked it last night. Pretty damn good, a little oakier and less sweet than I remember the last batch I tried a couple years ago being (which is good in my book).
Billy Baroo
Full House
Had to give this one a try! This particular group is responsible for selecting my all time favorite bottle to date…a Russell’s Reserve Private Barrel from 2020. I’m not really a big fan of any of the Maker’s expressions, but I have to admit that this one is pretty damn good!
MrCatPants
Full House
Waiting for everyone to get here for tonight's game. Jefferson Ocean 18.
joepro
Flush
FDLmold
Royal Flush
I am starting at a Knob Creek single barrel. Aged 10 years store pick 120 proof. $43. That’s super cheap, right?
I think that’s a great deal. KC Select is one of the best values in bourbon. And a 10yr is great. They are usually 9yrs but @JeepologyOffroad found one that was 14yrs I think.
FDLmold
Royal Flush
Good to know. I left, but there were 8 on the shelf at the grocery store and are in no danger of selling out.
@25 seconds. 
Lowest I have ever gotten is $38 and it was 9 year. Now hard to find by me.
Finally succumbed to this threads GOAT nominations and used my $10 Bevmo coupon for this one.
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